Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Nov 30, 2009, 3:56 am
#76
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Hi guys,
My wife and I are renting a car mainly for the long drive from MIA - MCO and return, with shorter journeys in between. I usually go for a premium or luxury car (for a treat), but wonder whether an SUV would be better as it gives better visibility. I'd be grateful for your opinions.
Also, is the BAEC website the best place to book the car?
My wife and I are renting a car mainly for the long drive from MIA - MCO and return, with shorter journeys in between. I usually go for a premium or luxury car (for a treat), but wonder whether an SUV would be better as it gives better visibility. I'd be grateful for your opinions.
Also, is the BAEC website the best place to book the car?
Nov 30, 2009, 4:01 am
#77
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Hi guys,
My wife and I are renting a car mainly for the long drive from MIA - MCO and return, with shorter journeys in between. I usually go for a premium or luxury car (for a treat), but wonder whether an SUV would be better as it gives better visibility. I'd be grateful for your opinions.
Also, is the BAEC website the best place to book the car?
My wife and I are renting a car mainly for the long drive from MIA - MCO and return, with shorter journeys in between. I usually go for a premium or luxury car (for a treat), but wonder whether an SUV would be better as it gives better visibility. I'd be grateful for your opinions.
Also, is the BAEC website the best place to book the car?
Nov 30, 2009, 4:13 am
#78
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The Moderator may want to move this to a new thread as it isn't really related to the OP. But anyhow, SUV's are nice and easy to get now since the price of petrol is so high in the US (yet quite cheap by UK and EU standards). If you have a corporate wizard number that might work best. Or if you have Platinum or Centurion Amex they have good pricing. Otherwise, sure check the BAEC site as well as Avis.com.
Which thread should I have posted it on?
Nov 30, 2009, 4:20 am
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Nov 30, 2009, 10:17 am
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I would say an SUV is a waste. Plus you'll be getting horrible gas mileage. Stick with the luxury.
Nov 30, 2009, 10:53 am
#81
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I would suggest that you only book an SUV when one of the following three are true:
Otherwise, I'd say a premium car would be the way to go. Many Avis "premium" cars aren't really premium IMO (Avalon, 300, etc) so you might be fine just booking a full-size (I had an Avalon a few weeks ago and still want to put together a ride report, so stay tuned).
As for the "best place to book the car", it depends on what you mean by "best". If you're looking for cheapest, be sure to check out kayak.com and you can use the discount thread on this forum to find out if any AWDs (that you qualify for
) will give you a lower rate through Avis.com.
Hi guys,
My wife and I are renting a car mainly for the long drive from MIA - MCO and return, with shorter journeys in between. I usually go for a premium or luxury car (for a treat), but wonder whether an SUV would be better as it gives better visibility. I'd be grateful for your opinions.
Also, is the BAEC website the best place to book the car?
My wife and I are renting a car mainly for the long drive from MIA - MCO and return, with shorter journeys in between. I usually go for a premium or luxury car (for a treat), but wonder whether an SUV would be better as it gives better visibility. I'd be grateful for your opinions.
Also, is the BAEC website the best place to book the car?
- You need to haul large items that won't fit in a sedan
- The higher seats in an SUV are more comfortable for you or if you have difficulty getting into/out of lower sedans
- You need 4-wheel drive (but Avis SUV's don't always have them)
Otherwise, I'd say a premium car would be the way to go. Many Avis "premium" cars aren't really premium IMO (Avalon, 300, etc) so you might be fine just booking a full-size (I had an Avalon a few weeks ago and still want to put together a ride report, so stay tuned).
As for the "best place to book the car", it depends on what you mean by "best". If you're looking for cheapest, be sure to check out kayak.com and you can use the discount thread on this forum to find out if any AWDs (that you qualify for
) will give you a lower rate through Avis.com.
Nov 30, 2009, 10:59 am
#82
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The other reasons for an SUV are...
1. When you feel the need to dominate over others.
2. You have never had the opportunity to try an SUV.
3. When you come from Europe and the price of gasoline in the US seems, even now, dirt cheap.
1. When you feel the need to dominate over others.
2. You have never had the opportunity to try an SUV.
3. When you come from Europe and the price of gasoline in the US seems, even now, dirt cheap.
Nov 30, 2009, 11:39 am
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Thanks also for you advice on vehicle type. I'll keep following the reports and book in the new year.
Dec 11, 2009, 1:31 pm
#86
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Thanks! I have that one at the bottom on the "Unknown Classification" list. Can you check your online profile/receipt to see what class it states that you were given? The way some of their vehicles fall anymore, they might consider it full size 
Dec 11, 2009, 10:47 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/11988086-post39.html
Dec 12, 2009, 3:22 pm
#89
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Yup - I also confirmed this back in June on this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/11988086-post39.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/11988086-post39.html
Dec 12, 2009, 11:13 pm
#90
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Was going through the list and noted the following vehicles that should be printed in orange, since they are out of production:
Also, I guess technically all the Pontiacs, Saabs, Saturns and Hummers could be highlighted too, since they are all on a downward slope due to GM's restructuring.
- Chevrolet Trailblazer
- GMC Envoy
- Pontiac Grand Prix
- Volkswagen City Jetta
Also, I guess technically all the Pontiacs, Saabs, Saturns and Hummers could be highlighted too, since they are all on a downward slope due to GM's restructuring.